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Thank you for your interest in the Arizona Western College Student Support Services (KEYS) Program. The KEYS Program has a long and rich history of ensuring that all students, regardless of gender, ethnicity, economic status, educational background, and/or disabilities have equal access to higher education, support, and resources necessary to graduate from college. We are a federally-funded program through the U.S. Department of Education.

General Information

Gender
Do you identify as Hispanic or Latinx?
According to Federal guidelines, you must also select which race you identify with most. Please select one or more races that apply to you

Select all that apply.

TRIO Eligibility Information

Residency Status/Citizenship
First Gen Verification: Do either of your parents have a bachelor degree?
Disability Verification: Do you have a documented disability?

(i.e. physical, learning, psychological, or other)

Transfer Information: Do you plan to obtain a 4-year Bachelor Degree?
If yes, which university would you like to transfer to?

Academics

Have you received your
Have you previously attended college or taken college courses in high school?
What other support programs have you participated in

Needs Assessment

This assessment is designed to gauge a student’s Engagement & Purpose, Growth Mindset, Commitment, and Organization & Time Management level. The goal is to understand how students approach their college experience, overcome challenges, stay committed to their goals, and manage their responsibilities.

(Could be classes, meeting new people, clubs, or anything else!)
When things get tough, what keeps you going in school?
How do you usually keep track of assignments and deadlines?

Needs and/or Concerns

To better support you, please let us know your needs by reviewing the following categories and selecting all that apply. This will help us better serve you and connect you with the right resources.

Academics (Needs and/or Concerns)
Personal/Wellbeing (Needs and/or Concerns)
Financial Literacy (Needs and/or Concerns)
Career/Other (Needs and/or Concerns)

Income Tax Verification (Not Optional)

We are required by the Department of Education to ask a question about the taxable income line from your most recent federal tax return, which is not part of your FAFSA. Please choose option 1 if you consider yourself independent and/or option 2 if you consider yourself dependent

Verification requirements vary depending on whether you are DEPENDENT or INDEPENDENT, according to federal criteria which is available on the FAFSA website www.fafsa.gov.

(As of most recent tax year, I was an Independent Student (typically age 24+, married, emancipated minor, veteran, or parent providing over half of child(ren)’s support). Complete and sign Option 1.)
(As of most recent tax year, I was a Dependent Student (younger than 24, unmarried); parent information is reported on FAFSA. Your parent/guardian must complete and sign Option 2.)

Option 1 - Independent Student

As of the most recent tax year, did you file taxes?
Taxable income can be found on line 15 from the most recent tax year - 1040 Forms

Option 2 - Parent/Guardian (Dependent Student)

As of the most recent tax year, did your parent/guardian file taxes?
Taxable income can be found on line 15 from the most recent tax year - 1040 Forms

Release Information

I verify that all the information on this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all information provided will be kept confidential and will be used to determine eligibility and services needed. I hereby give the KEYS Program permission to obtain information regarding my financial and academic status. If I identify a disability, I grant permission to the AWC AccessABILITY Resource Services to release necessary information to KEYS Program staff for the purpose of verifying eligibility. If accepted, I will participate as required by the KEYS Program. I also grant the KEYS Program my permission to use my photograph, image, and videotape, or otherwise record of my participation in program activities and to reproduce and use such recordings. I hereby grant permission to KEYS Program to use my name, likeness, voice and/or biographical information with any media format which includes, but is not limited to: non-commercial promotional activities, newspapers, magazines, television, radio, film, and/or on the internet. Also, my consent is freely given as a public service to KEYS Program without expectation of payment. I understand that KEYS program is required to transmit my personal information to the U.S. Department of Education. Specific individual information reported on me can be found in Section III of the KEYS annual report and contains information such as my name, SSN, cum. GPA, academic standing, biographical information, and financial aid information.

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